Experience the Delta's Beauty and History: Join the Delta Dash Run in Helena

The Delta region in Arkansas, known for its flat terrain, is home to one of the state's steepest hills, Battery C Park in Helena. This hill, previously used for training by a local running coach, provides a view of the surrounding area. On May 11th, a new running event, The Delta Dash, will take place here, with a 27K gravel-road route.

The Delta Dash aims to showcase the town's natural and cultural features. Despite the Delta's reputation for being less attractive to runners, the coach found the area to offer unique running experiences. The natural wild areas were particularly notable.

The Delta Dash route takes runners past Helena's historic downtown square and courthouse, decorated with new murals. It then leads to a gravel road running along the top of the levee, with views of flood plains, soy fields, and woods. Runners have the option to follow dirt paths next to the river, and possibly extend their run to Buck Island, depending on water levels.

The route continues past the Magnolia and Maple Hill cemeteries, where individuals from the Underground Railroad, freedom seekers, and Confederate generals are buried. Further along is the Dixon Cemetery, where E.C. Morris, a leader of the early 20th-century black community in Helena, is buried. The route then leads towards the river, an area known for its historical significance.

The return journey of the Delta Dash allows runners to revisit points of interest and discover new ones. The run concludes back in town, offering a unique running experience that combines natural beauty, history, and culture.

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